The NYSDEC is authorized to provide State assistance for projects that further the primary strategy of the NYS solid waste management hierarchy. A waste reduction/prevention project reduces the volume or toxicity of materials entering the MSW stream at the point of generation.
Eligible Recipients:
The following entities within New York State are eligible to apply for these grants:
- Counties, Cities, Towns or Villages
- Local Public Authorities
- Local Public Benefit Corporations (organizations established by State Law)
- School Districts, Supervisory Districts & Improvement Districts
- Native American Tribes or Nations residing in New York State
Eligible Projects:
- educational efforts that prevent the generation of waste
- materials reuse
- promotion or use of refillable or reusable packaging
- audits of procedures and practices, resulting in the elimination or reduction of materials disposed
- increasing awareness of non-toxic household product substitutes
- promotion of backyard or on-site composting
- promotion of product stewardship initiatives.
Funding Source:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Funding Amount:
Funding is provided on a 50% reimbursement rate for eligible costs.
Deadline:
Proposals for projects are accepted on an ongoing first-come-first-served basis.
Effective November 4, 2017, ALL applications must be submitted using the NYS Grants Gateway
Contact:
Grants Gateway Help Desk
Primary Help Desk:
For assistance with registration, prequalification, applications, contracts, payments, etc.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Phone: (518) 474-5595
Email: grantsgateway@its.ny.gov
After Hours Support:
For assistance with account lockouts, lost user IDs, or basic information.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: (800) 820-1890
Email: helpdesk@agatesoftware.com
Policy/Registration Questions:
Email: grantsreform@budget.ny.gov
More Information:
https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/105608.html